Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Give it a go!
Alpha topics:
- Introductory session – What is a christian? (Jan 9th)
- Who is Jesus? (Jan 16th)
- Why did Jesus die? (Jan 23rd)
- How can I have faith? (Jan 30th)
- How and why do I pray? (Feb 6th)
- How and why do I read the Bible? (Feb 13th)
- How does God guide us? (Feb 20th)
Alpha Away Day – Saturday February 24th - How can I resist evil? (Feb 27th)
- Why and how should I tell others? (Mar 6th)
- Does God heal today? (Mar 13th)
- What about the Church? (Mar 20th)
An informal group where parents and carers with pre-school children can meet, free of charge, for play, crafts, singing and conversation. Meets weekly during school term time.
An informal group where parents and carers with babies can meet, free of charge, for play, crafts, singing and conversation. Meets weekly during school term time.
Simply bring whatever you’ve made for your own tea and share it with others, hot or cold, savoury and sweet. It’s a great way to get to know others in a relaxed and informal way. It could be your best meal of the week!
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A full 2018 programme for Craftynuts, showing which crafts the group will be focusing on, is available from Lynne Barber: 01943 466493. All welcome.
For 6 Fridays during Lent, Christians from different churches in Otley meet for a simple lunch of soup and rolls at 12 noon followed by a talk at 12.30pm. All are welcome.
The list of venues, topics and speakers is shown below:
Date | Venue | Speaker | Topic |
16th February | United Reformed Church Hall | ||
23rd February | Roman Catholic Parish Centre | Ruth Davison | “Otley Welcomes” What it does and plans for the future |
2nd March | Hosted by: New Life at Methodist Wesley Hall & Parlour | Kemi Ilori (founding Pastor of Living Hope Church, Leeds) |
Kemi is Nigerian and will be sharing something of his story and life as a black African alongside the churches in this country |
9th March | United Reformed Church Hall | Major June Huby of the Salvation Army | |
16th March | Otley Parish Church | ||
23rd March | Methodist Wesley Hall & Parlour |
Otley Choral Society is celebrating 75 years since it was founded and will be joined by members of Ilkley Choral Society and the Yorkshire Symphony orchestra for this performance of SCHUBERT: Mass in G, HAYDN: symphony No. 20, MOZART: Concert Aria (K505) and ANDREW CARTER: Musick’s Jubilee.
Tickets could once again be in short supply, so do book early. They cost £12 (under 18s free) and are available from Brown’s Gallery, Otley; The Grove Bookshop, Ilkley; Otley Choral Society members or from ticketsecretary@otleychoral.org.uk.
Messy Church is an opportunity for families of all ages to come along and enjoy making things around a theme from the Bible. We hear a story, sing a song and enjoy some food together. All accompanied children are welcome and it’s free for everyone.
If you would like to know more, or are willing to help with the preparation, please contact Janet: 01943 462240 or Jackie: 01943 462858.
During Holy Week, there are opportunities to meet and reflect on the following themes as we approach Good Friday and Easter Sunday:
Monday 26th March – I am the way
John 14:1-9
Tuesday 27th March – Peace
John 16:25-33
Wednesday 28th March – Arrest
John 18:1-27
Good Friday 30th March – Death
John 19:1-30
During Holy Week, there are opportunities to meet and reflect on the following themes as we approach Good Friday and Easter Sunday:
Monday 26th March – I am the way
John 14:1-9
Tuesday 27th March – Peace
John 16:25-33
Wednesday 28th March – Arrest
John 18:1-27
Good Friday 30th March – Death
John 19:1-30
An informal group where parents and carers with pre-school children can meet, free of charge, for play, crafts, singing and conversation. Meets weekly during school term time.
An informal group where parents and carers with babies can meet, free of charge, for play, crafts, singing and conversation. Meets weekly during school term time.
During Holy Week, there are opportunities to meet and reflect on the following themes as we approach Good Friday and Easter Sunday:
Monday 26th March – I am the way
John 14:1-9
Tuesday 27th March – Peace
John 16:25-33
Wednesday 28th March – Arrest
John 18:1-27
Good Friday 30th March – Death
John 19:1-30